Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in North Korea on Monday, June 8, for a state visit, marking the first time a Chinese head of state has visited the country since 2019. During his reception, President Xi expressed a desire to elevate relations between China and North Korea "to new heights" and called for strengthened exchanges. The visit occurs as North Korea continues to assert its alignment with Russia and maintains its nuclear weapons program. Xi Jinping's two-day visit aims to reinforce ties between the two nations.

Sources: Le Monde